Knitting, Crocheting, Weaving, & Spinning Classes for All Skill Levels
Black Sheep is proud to offer a variety of classes in knitting, crocheting, spinning, and weaving from experts. It's a great way to learn something new or expand your skills. We offer classes that cater to fiber artists of all skill levels, so bring your friends and make it an exciting event.
When viewing our classes listings, please make note of the descriptions below regarding skill levels. We want to offer you the best possible learning experience based on your particular skill level.
Beginner – You are looking to learn basic skills through a private or introductory class. You can call us at 410-628-9276 to schedule beginning knitting, crocheting, weaving or spinning classes.
Advanced Beginner - You have already taken a private or introductory class or have basic skills, such as knowing how to knit and purl (for knitting classes) or chain and single crochet (for crochet classes).
Intermediate – You have the basic skills listed above and are familiar with increasing/decreasing and working in the round.
Advanced – These classes feature advanced techniques for students who have already completed several projects.
When viewing our classes listings, please make note of the descriptions below regarding skill levels. We want to offer you the best possible learning experience based on your particular skill level.
Beginner – You are looking to learn basic skills through a private or introductory class. You can call us at 410-628-9276 to schedule beginning knitting, crocheting, weaving or spinning classes.
Advanced Beginner - You have already taken a private or introductory class or have basic skills, such as knowing how to knit and purl (for knitting classes) or chain and single crochet (for crochet classes).
Intermediate – You have the basic skills listed above and are familiar with increasing/decreasing and working in the round.
Advanced – These classes feature advanced techniques for students who have already completed several projects.
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Classes/Events
Project Coach Sessions Knitting/Crochet
- Nov 14, 2025 09:00 am
- Nov 14, 2025 09:00 am
Project Coach Sessions Knitting/Crochet - Nov 14, 2025 09:00 am
There are life coaches, birth coaches, football coaches...Now how about a project coach? Does your current project make you want to say " &#%!@"? Could you use some guidance? Join us for our new Project Coach Sessions where you can bring your project, join others and work along with the assistance of one of our knowledgeable "coaches". Have questions about techniques like short rows or pattern instructions? Don't be afraid to ask...you never know when someone else may also benefit from your question. As always, we are happy to help you for quick questions during regular business hours, but as the holidays approach and the shop gets busier, these sessions will allow us to give you more quality time to help you avoid frustration and be successful! Please note: These Monday sessions are for knitting-related help only. Wednesday & Friday Coach Sessions offer both knitting and crochet assistance.
Cost: $ 35.00
There are life coaches, birth coaches, football coaches...Now how about a project coach? Does your current project make you want to say " &#%!@"? Could you use some guidance? Join us for our new Project Coach Sessions where you can bring your project, join others and work along with the assistance of one of our knowledgeable "coaches". Have questions about techniques like short rows or pattern instructions? Don't be afraid to ask...you never know when someone else may also benefit from your question. As always, we are happy to help you for quick questions during regular business hours, but as the holidays approach and the shop gets busier, these sessions will allow us to give you more quality time to help you avoid frustration and be successful! Please note: These Monday sessions are for knitting-related help only. Wednesday & Friday Coach Sessions offer both knitting and crochet assistance.
Cost: $ 35.00
Project Coach Sessions Knitting Only
- Nov 17, 2025 09:00 am
- Nov 17, 2025 09:00 am
Project Coach Sessions Knitting Only - Nov 17, 2025 09:00 am
There are life coaches, birth coaches, football coaches...Now how about a project coach? Does your current project make you want to say " &#%!@"? Could you use some guidance? Join us for our new Project Coach Sessions where you can bring your project, join others and work along with the assistance of one of our knowledgeable "coaches". Have questions about techniques like short rows or pattern instructions? Don't be afraid to ask...you never know when someone else may also benefit from your question. As always, we are happy to help you for quick questions during regular business hours, but as the holidays approach and the shop gets busier, these sessions will allow us to give you more quality time to help you avoid frustration and be successful!
Cost: $ 35.00
There are life coaches, birth coaches, football coaches...Now how about a project coach? Does your current project make you want to say " &#%!@"? Could you use some guidance? Join us for our new Project Coach Sessions where you can bring your project, join others and work along with the assistance of one of our knowledgeable "coaches". Have questions about techniques like short rows or pattern instructions? Don't be afraid to ask...you never know when someone else may also benefit from your question. As always, we are happy to help you for quick questions during regular business hours, but as the holidays approach and the shop gets busier, these sessions will allow us to give you more quality time to help you avoid frustration and be successful!
Cost: $ 35.00
Portuguese Knitting (Advanced Beginner)
- Nov 17, 2025 10:00 am
- Nov 17, 2025 10:00 am
Portuguese Knitting (Advanced Beginner) - Nov 17, 2025 10:00 am
Learn Portuguese knitting!
Cost: $ 50.00
Learn Portuguese knitting!
Cost: $ 50.00
Black Sheep After Hours
- Nov 18, 2025 06:00 pm
- Nov 18, 2025 06:00 pm
Black Sheep After Hours - Nov 18, 2025 06:00 pm
Join us from 6pm-8pm on these fun Tuesday evenings throughout the month. $15 non-refundable deposit which will be applied for store credit when you come. Bring in any projects you want to share, current, or finished. BYOB and snacks.
Cost: $ 15.00
Join us from 6pm-8pm on these fun Tuesday evenings throughout the month. $15 non-refundable deposit which will be applied for store credit when you come. Bring in any projects you want to share, current, or finished. BYOB and snacks.
Cost: $ 15.00
Next Step Brioche (Intermediate)
- Nov 19, 2025 06:00 pm
- Nov 19, 2025 06:00 pm
Next Step Brioche (Intermediate) - Nov 19, 2025 06:00 pm
After you have mastered basic brioche, take the next step and learn basic increases and decreases, using the Ravelry pattern, Your First Two Color Brioche by Chiaki Hayaski. Class attendees should have previously taken the Beginning Brioche class, or have some experience knitting brioche.
Cost: $ 40.00
After you have mastered basic brioche, take the next step and learn basic increases and decreases, using the Ravelry pattern, Your First Two Color Brioche by Chiaki Hayaski. Class attendees should have previously taken the Beginning Brioche class, or have some experience knitting brioche.
Cost: $ 40.00
Basic Toe-Up Socks using Magic Loop - 2 at a time (Advanced Beginner)
- Nov 20, 2025 06:00 pm
- Nov 20, 2025 06:00 pm
Basic Toe-Up Socks using Magic Loop - 2 at a time (Advanced Beginner) - Nov 20, 2025 06:00 pm
This is a supplemental class for students who have already taken the Basic Toe-Up Socks using Magic Loop (the single sock version)...now you can knit the same socks 2 at a time! In this 2-part class we will do a refresher on the cast-on technique, and then learn where to make changes to the original pattern to accommodate the heel shaping. We will be using worsted weight yarn, size 4 circular needles (40" length), stitch markers, and general knitting notions (tape measure, scissors, tapestry needle, etc).
Cost: $ 50.00
This is a supplemental class for students who have already taken the Basic Toe-Up Socks using Magic Loop (the single sock version)...now you can knit the same socks 2 at a time! In this 2-part class we will do a refresher on the cast-on technique, and then learn where to make changes to the original pattern to accommodate the heel shaping. We will be using worsted weight yarn, size 4 circular needles (40" length), stitch markers, and general knitting notions (tape measure, scissors, tapestry needle, etc).
Cost: $ 50.00
Project Coach Sessions Knitting/Crochet
- Nov 21, 2025 09:00 am
- Nov 21, 2025 09:00 am
Project Coach Sessions Knitting/Crochet - Nov 21, 2025 09:00 am
There are life coaches, birth coaches, football coaches...Now how about a project coach? Does your current project make you want to say " &#%!@"? Could you use some guidance? Join us for our new Project Coach Sessions where you can bring your project, join others and work along with the assistance of one of our knowledgeable "coaches". Have questions about techniques like short rows or pattern instructions? Don't be afraid to ask...you never know when someone else may also benefit from your question. As always, we are happy to help you for quick questions during regular business hours, but as the holidays approach and the shop gets busier, these sessions will allow us to give you more quality time to help you avoid frustration and be successful! Please note: These Monday sessions are for knitting-related help only. Wednesday & Friday Coach Sessions offer both knitting and crochet assistance.
Cost: $ 35.00
There are life coaches, birth coaches, football coaches...Now how about a project coach? Does your current project make you want to say " &#%!@"? Could you use some guidance? Join us for our new Project Coach Sessions where you can bring your project, join others and work along with the assistance of one of our knowledgeable "coaches". Have questions about techniques like short rows or pattern instructions? Don't be afraid to ask...you never know when someone else may also benefit from your question. As always, we are happy to help you for quick questions during regular business hours, but as the holidays approach and the shop gets busier, these sessions will allow us to give you more quality time to help you avoid frustration and be successful! Please note: These Monday sessions are for knitting-related help only. Wednesday & Friday Coach Sessions offer both knitting and crochet assistance.
Cost: $ 35.00
Crochet This Adorable Pumpkin! (Advanced Beginner)
- Nov 23, 2025 12:00 pm
- Nov 23, 2025 12:00 pm
Crochet This Adorable Pumpkin! (Advanced Beginner) - Nov 23, 2025 12:00 pm
These adorable crocheted mini pumpkins are not just a charming addition to your Thanksgiving decor; they may become your new addiction! Once you start making these cute little gourds, you might just find yourself unable to stop at just one. Great for decorating and gifting. So, grab your hooks and yarn and whip up a whole pumpkin patch of your own! Students must know how to crochet.
Cost: $ 50.00
These adorable crocheted mini pumpkins are not just a charming addition to your Thanksgiving decor; they may become your new addiction! Once you start making these cute little gourds, you might just find yourself unable to stop at just one. Great for decorating and gifting. So, grab your hooks and yarn and whip up a whole pumpkin patch of your own! Students must know how to crochet.
Cost: $ 50.00
BBlocks: Building Blocks (Advanced Beginner)
- Nov 23, 2025 01:00 pm
- Nov 23, 2025 01:00 pm
BBlocks: Building Blocks (Advanced Beginner) - Nov 23, 2025 01:00 pm
Back by popular demand! Improve your knitting skills one square at a time. This class will help you navigate through major knitting skills and techniques one at a time, each skill building upon the other. Advance registration is required.
Cost: $ 40.00
Back by popular demand! Improve your knitting skills one square at a time. This class will help you navigate through major knitting skills and techniques one at a time, each skill building upon the other. Advance registration is required.
Cost: $ 40.00
Project Coach Sessions Knitting Only
- Nov 24, 2025 09:00 am
- Nov 24, 2025 09:00 am
Project Coach Sessions Knitting Only - Nov 24, 2025 09:00 am
There are life coaches, birth coaches, football coaches...Now how about a project coach? Does your current project make you want to say " &#%!@"? Could you use some guidance? Join us for our new Project Coach Sessions where you can bring your project, join others and work along with the assistance of one of our knowledgeable "coaches". Have questions about techniques like short rows or pattern instructions? Don't be afraid to ask...you never know when someone else may also benefit from your question. As always, we are happy to help you for quick questions during regular business hours, but as the holidays approach and the shop gets busier, these sessions will allow us to give you more quality time to help you avoid frustration and be successful!
Cost: $ 35.00
There are life coaches, birth coaches, football coaches...Now how about a project coach? Does your current project make you want to say " &#%!@"? Could you use some guidance? Join us for our new Project Coach Sessions where you can bring your project, join others and work along with the assistance of one of our knowledgeable "coaches". Have questions about techniques like short rows or pattern instructions? Don't be afraid to ask...you never know when someone else may also benefit from your question. As always, we are happy to help you for quick questions during regular business hours, but as the holidays approach and the shop gets busier, these sessions will allow us to give you more quality time to help you avoid frustration and be successful!
Cost: $ 35.00
Beginning Brioche (Intermediate)
- Nov 24, 2025 01:00 pm
- Nov 24, 2025 01:00 pm
Beginning Brioche (Intermediate) - Nov 24, 2025 01:00 pm
Learn the latest trending technique: brioche! In this class, you will learn how to knit two-color brioche in the round to make a cowl. You will learn the basic brioche stitches and some brioche abbreviations, too. Join us for this fun course with color and texture!
Cost: $ 40.00
Learn the latest trending technique: brioche! In this class, you will learn how to knit two-color brioche in the round to make a cowl. You will learn the basic brioche stitches and some brioche abbreviations, too. Join us for this fun course with color and texture!
Cost: $ 40.00
Black Sheep After Hours
- Nov 25, 2025 06:00 pm
- Nov 25, 2025 06:00 pm
Black Sheep After Hours - Nov 25, 2025 06:00 pm
Join us from 6pm-8pm on these fun Tuesday evenings throughout the month. $15 non-refundable deposit which will be applied for store credit when you come. Bring in any projects you want to share, current, or finished. BYOB and snacks.
Cost: $ 15.00
Join us from 6pm-8pm on these fun Tuesday evenings throughout the month. $15 non-refundable deposit which will be applied for store credit when you come. Bring in any projects you want to share, current, or finished. BYOB and snacks.
Cost: $ 15.00
Inlay Mosaic Crochet (Advanced Beginner)
- Dec 03, 2025 06:00 pm
- Dec 03, 2025 06:00 pm
Inlay Mosaic Crochet (Advanced Beginner) - Dec 03, 2025 06:00 pm
Learn to create this graphic pattern while making a handy dishcloth. You'll be using mosaic crochet, single crochet, double crochet and chain techniques to create your cloth.
Cost: $ 40.00
Learn to create this graphic pattern while making a handy dishcloth. You'll be using mosaic crochet, single crochet, double crochet and chain techniques to create your cloth.
Cost: $ 40.00
Fix Your Mistakes/Learn to "Read" Your Knitting
- Dec 06, 2025 10:00 am
- Dec 06, 2025 10:00 am
Fix Your Mistakes/Learn to "Read" Your Knitting - Dec 06, 2025 10:00 am
Learn how to address common mistakes and how to "read" your knitting. You will learn how to fix knit and purl stitches, twisted stitches, ripping versus fixing, fixing dropped cast on stitches, fixing ssk and k2tog stitches, how to count rows, life lines, fixing missing yarnovers, pulled stitches, and missing increases or decreases. You are welcome to bring your own mistakes to class.
Cost: $ 60.00
Learn how to address common mistakes and how to "read" your knitting. You will learn how to fix knit and purl stitches, twisted stitches, ripping versus fixing, fixing dropped cast on stitches, fixing ssk and k2tog stitches, how to count rows, life lines, fixing missing yarnovers, pulled stitches, and missing increases or decreases. You are welcome to bring your own mistakes to class.
Cost: $ 60.00
Stranded Knitting with 2 Hands (Intermediate)
- Dec 07, 2025 11:00 am
- Dec 07, 2025 11:00 am
Stranded Knitting with 2 Hands (Intermediate) - Dec 07, 2025 11:00 am
Learn to work stranded knitting using 2 hands while making this beautiful cowl, See You at Rhinebeck, by Jeannie Giberson. Start with 2 color corrugated rib and then use a chart to move on to the colorwork.
Cost: $ 40.00
Learn to work stranded knitting using 2 hands while making this beautiful cowl, See You at Rhinebeck, by Jeannie Giberson. Start with 2 color corrugated rib and then use a chart to move on to the colorwork.
Cost: $ 40.00
BBlocks: Building Blocks (Advanced Beginner)
- Dec 07, 2025 01:00 pm
- Dec 07, 2025 01:00 pm
BBlocks: Building Blocks (Advanced Beginner) - Dec 07, 2025 01:00 pm
Back by popular demand! Improve your knitting skills one square at a time. This class will help you navigate through major knitting skills and techniques one at a time, each skill building upon the other. Advance registration is required.
Cost: $ 40.00
Back by popular demand! Improve your knitting skills one square at a time. This class will help you navigate through major knitting skills and techniques one at a time, each skill building upon the other. Advance registration is required.
Cost: $ 40.00
Learn to Spin Using a Drop Spindle (Beginner)
- Dec 13, 2025 01:00 pm
- Dec 13, 2025 01:00 pm
Learn to Spin Using a Drop Spindle (Beginner) - Dec 13, 2025 01:00 pm
Learning how to spin is learning the process of drawing out fibers and adding twist until you've created a continuous thread of stable yarn. Starting out on a hand spindle is a great introduction to the world of spinning yarn. Our guest instructor, Heather Kennedy will guide you through this fun technique. Fiber and drop spindle are included in the class.
Cost: $ 90.00
Learning how to spin is learning the process of drawing out fibers and adding twist until you've created a continuous thread of stable yarn. Starting out on a hand spindle is a great introduction to the world of spinning yarn. Our guest instructor, Heather Kennedy will guide you through this fun technique. Fiber and drop spindle are included in the class.
Cost: $ 90.00
BBlocks: Building Blocks (Advanced Beginner)
- Dec 21, 2025 01:00 pm
- Dec 21, 2025 01:00 pm
BBlocks: Building Blocks (Advanced Beginner) - Dec 21, 2025 01:00 pm
Back by popular demand! Improve your knitting skills one square at a time. This class will help you navigate through major knitting skills and techniques one at a time, each skill building upon the other. Advance registration is required.
Cost: $ 40.00
Back by popular demand! Improve your knitting skills one square at a time. This class will help you navigate through major knitting skills and techniques one at a time, each skill building upon the other. Advance registration is required.
Cost: $ 40.00
Calendar
Project Coach Sessions Knitting Only
There are life coaches, birth coaches, football coaches...Now how about a project coach? Does your current project make you want to say " &#%!@"? Could you use some guidance? Join us for our new Project Coach Sessions where you can bring your project, join others and work along with the assistance of one of our knowledgeable "coaches". Have questions about techniques like short rows or pattern instructions? Don't be afraid to ask...you never know when someone else may also benefit from your question. As always, we are happy to help you for quick questions during regular business hours, but as the holidays approach and the shop gets busier, these sessions will allow us to give you more quality time to help you avoid frustration and be successful!
